Paying for it was an adventure due to the jeweler's antiquated shopping system. =( We had to get international calls on our phone so we could call them and give them our credit card information. They wouldn't accept paypal or credit cards online through their site. It was so weird!
I also make Tiaras. No replicas of any famous ones, but hopefully one of these days. I've made far more than I've taken pictures of and put up over at my Photobucket account, but here's the two I do have up over there. All of the materials, stones, beads and wire, are from the Dollar Store and no I'm not kidding.
Also my very first Tiara. The reason why there's red and gold beads twisted together is because I originally started out making Circlets for both me and my fellow Lord of the Rings fans to wear at Conventions. I've made one w/blue and silver beads and one of the "Sapphire" leaves shown in the Three Leaf Clover Tiara. That's what this started out as, but it changed in the making to...
That was taken on William and Kate's Wedding Day BTW. Yes, I wore a Tiara to watch the Wedding. Dad just rolled his eyes at me, but Mom was wishing there was another one for her, as she was feeling left out...LOL!!
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I originally started out making Circlets for both me and my fellow Lord of the Rings fans to wear at Conventions.
I love your circlets, they're quite pretty!
You seem to be my kind of person! I too work in the convention world, so I'm familiar with how it goes...
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How is it, to hold in your hand? Does it fit your head? Is it really nicely made? Does it look very fake or a bit convincing?
1. I haven't publically worn it yet, but those who have seen it in the case have completely gone daffy for it, unable to believe it's fake. Compared to pieces I acquired from pageant or bridal suppliers, this is the most convincing tiara I own. *I* know it's not real, but due to the OBVIOUS difference between this and a standard chain-welded tiara - I'm terrified of travelling with it. The average person without a trained eye like ours would never know the difference. The craftsmanship is superb, it really is. It's not perfection, but it's definitely worth every penny spent.
2. It's heavier than any tiara I own so far - the weight is something I am having trouble adjusting to. Headaches are frequent. Having the velvet padded band is a god-send, as it prevents slipping - for the first time, I can put on a tiara without the need of my stylist coming in and doing my hair to hold it in place.
3. The size of the tiara when it arrived was quite small - but SLOWLY and GENTLY bending it open solved the issue. But I must stress, with any tiara - that you must be VERY careful not to over-bend it.
Here's my latest creation, which I'm calling The Pink Topaz Butterfly Tiara.
Once again, all materials have come from the dollar store. So, no, the stones aren't real. :). Here's one showing how it looks when worn...
Be gentle w/the comments, but I am interested in what you all think of it. :)
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i have the greatest honour in owning a fabulous hand made replica of The Imperial State Crown also The St Edwards Crown and also the Queen Victoria Diamond Colette and Earrings. I have also just acquired The George iv Tiara
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I will never be rich enough to commission or buy Diana's pearls with the sapphire choker. But, I can afford Kenneth Jay Lane's knock off. Just purchased this necklace and cannot wait to try it on.
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